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"A lot of Asian people are on college campuses, so it's really nice to be a part of a film that accurately represents that," Awkwafina, who has remained a vocal advocate for Asian-American representation in media, told NBC News in 2015 after her "Neighbors" casting news was announced.

Awkwafina can currently be seen in theaters as Peik Lin Goh in the romantic comedy "Crazy Rich Asians," which has made headlines as the first major Hollywood project in 25 years to feature an all-Asian and/or Asian-American cast. The success of the Jon M. Chu-directed film has led to what many see as a turning point in Hollywood.

“I’m not going to put on a ‘Fu Manchu accent’ for comedy," Awkwafina told NBC News earlier this year. "We’re not desperate for roles anymore. This movie is going to say we’re not sheep, and if a role sucks, then we’re not going to do it."